Care

Treat your marimba well and it will be your partner for life! Here are some tips:

♦ When you are not playing, keep your marimba out of direct sunlight and cover it with a marimba cover. This will protect it from dust and scratches.

♦ Ideal humidity for playing and storing your marimba is around 50%.  In very dry environments a humidifier should be used and in very moist environments a dehumidifier should be used.  Even when the marimba is being stored it is best to maintain a good environment.  

♦ The marimba’s acoustics are designed to be optimized between 68 degrees and 72 degrees.  Extremes of temperature should be avoided.

♦ Use only a damp cotton cloth or a micro-fiber towel to wipe down your marimba.

♦ Be CAREFUL when you move your marimba. It's a large instrument, so think about tight corners, door frames and other obstacles. If you have a height-adjustable frame, raise the resonators before moving to keep from hitting door jams. 

♦ Do not put anything on your keyboard (obviously!). The bars are precious rosewood and will scratch if you don't take care. 

♦ Speak to it, sing to it.... it's alive.